As the Vice President of Engineering at Equifax, Surya Kangeyan plays a pivotal role in steering the organization towards innovative and secure data solutions that drive substantial revenue growth. With a focus on transforming the way consumer credit data is collected, processed, and delivered, Surya...
As the Vice President of Engineering at Equifax, Surya Kangeyan plays a pivotal role in steering the organization towards innovative and secure data solutions that drive substantial revenue growth. With a focus on transforming the way consumer credit data is collected, processed, and delivered, Surya oversees a robust operation that powers approximately $2 billion in annual revenue across various business units, all while managing a labor budget of $30 million. His expertise in cloud computing, particularly with platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), enables him to architect scalable and reliable data infrastructures that meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.
Surya is instrumental in building and operating generic data products that serve as the backbone for advanced solutions in critical areas such as mortgage processing and fraud detection. By leveraging his extensive knowledge in software development, databases, and NoSQL technologies, he ensures that these products are not only efficient but also secure, aligning with industry standards and best practices. Additionally, his commitment to reliability engineering and the use of Kubernetes facilitates the seamless deployment and management of data science models that derive actionable insights from vast datasets.
Through his leadership, Surya fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation within his teams, emphasizing the importance of understanding team dynamics to drive performance. His strategic vision and hands-on approach to engineering challenges position Equifax at the forefront of the data solutions landscape, empowering the organization to navigate the complexities of the financial services industry with confidence and agility.
